1. The problem asks to determine if 9 is an odd number or 8 is an even number. 2. Recall the definitions: - An odd number is an integer not divisible by 2. - An even number is an integer divisible by 2. 3. Check 9: - $9 \div 2 = 4$ remainder $1$, so 9 is odd. 4. Check 8: - $8 \div 2 = 4$ remainder $0$, so 8 is even. 5. Since 9 is odd and 8 is even, the statement "9 is odd number or 8 is even number" is true. Final answer: The statement is true.